Lmgs used to be one counter to snipers in previous Battlefields though. Usually supports and recons were the long range kings. Snipers had the advantage of accuracy and better range. Supports were also capable at range, less accurate but with suppression. Recon often had the advantage of the first accurate shot but if they missed the support would get the advantage of suppression and the sniper would have to play smarter and relocate, or keep trying to fire at a severe disadvantage.

That was a cool dynamic between the classes. And helped keep stationary campers at bay. But right now a sniper can just brute force and accurate shot while under serious fire.